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The Health and Safety at Work Act at 50. The 1974 Act marked the introduction of a radically different regulatory framework for work health & safety in Britain. Ultimately, however, it was insufficient, argues Phil James. Read his superb analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eXFNicrH

Big news! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Currently, the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR) include requirements for the number of toilets that must be provided in the workplace per number of employees of each binary sex; no reference is made to count toilets that are not specific to sex… I am thrilled to see that the COHSR will be amended in the coming months to allow all toilets (including all-gender toilets!!!) to count towards the total number of toilets. Folks working in federally regulated workplaces will benefit from the availability of all-gender toilets that are not specific to sex or gender. #InclusionMatters

Looking after the health and safety of your staff at work is one of your primary obligations as an employer. In fact, there is legislation in place to ensure that workplaces are safe for all who enter them. Here, we talk through what the current rules are for employers and employees👇 https://ow.ly/Tocj50R1eG0

🔍 Understanding the New Health and Safety at Work Act: Are You Prepared? 🏢 The protection of health and safety at work is considered to be one of public interest, where the physical, psychological and social well being of all workers at all times, is a key responsibility and obligation at law. Read the entire article on our website 🔗➡️ https://lnkd.in/dGyyKjdk ✍️📰 Ann Bugeja Christine Borg Millo #GVZH #EmploymentLaw #HealthandSafety

Did you know that Ontario employers are required by law to provide certain breaks and rest periods for their employees? Our latest blog post by Jessica Paglia covers everything you need to know about mandatory breaks under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), including how to stay compliant and avoid penalties. Whether it’s rest between shifts or meal breaks, we’ve got the facts to keep your business running smoothly while protecting your team. Stay informed and keep your workplace in line with the law—check out the full post now and make sure your break policies are up to date! Not sure if your break policies are compliant? Let’s chat and make sure you’re on the right track—Contact Us | Spring Law https://lnkd.in/g_XwXuDb #MandatoryBreaks, #OntarioEmploymentLaw, #EmploymentStandardsAct, #WorkplaceLaw, #HRCompliance, #lawblog #springlawfirm

The new Health and Safety at Work Act, 2024, which was issued on the 9th of August 2024, by virtue of Act No. XXXIII of 2024 particularly focuses on the promotion and the safeguarding of the health and safety of workers at any workplace and applies to all sectors of work activity, both public and private, and includes work activities carried out by self-employed individuals. This article provides the reader with a better insight into the main duties of the respective bodies/ individuals responsible to sustain a proper level of safety of employees at their place of work.

Check out our article "Parliament Unwrapped: What did the 2019-2024 Parliament mean for workers’ health, safety, and wellbeing?" below 👇

In our Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Manifesto, we have called on any future government to continue to uphold our strong health and safety standards, and ensure the UK remains a world leader in health, safety, wellbeing, and employee rights. See this article by our Chairman, Peter McGettrick, setting out why 👉 https://ow.ly/j8Xj50SaTt8

Mattea Pullicino, Associate within the Employment department discusses the newly enacted Act XXXIII of 2024 – The Health and Safety at Work Act. Published by the Parliament of Malta on August 9, 2024, this legislation aims to regulate and enhance workplace health and safety, with a strong focus on protecting and promoting the well-being of workers. #HealthAndSafety #EmploymentLaw #Malta

Great to hear that the Health and Safety at Work Act (2015) is being reviewed nearly a decade later - to move towards fixing the root causes of workplace harm, and away from what's no longer relevant in this day and age. https://lnkd.in/dd2Sxyqq #healthandsafety #HSWA2015 #legislationchanges